With a focus on actual industrial processes such as the production of light alkenes, synthesis gas, fine chemicals, polyethylene, this book encourages readers to think “out of the box” and invent and develop novel unit operations and processes. Reflecting today’s emphasis on sustainability, it includes new coverage of biomass as an alternative to fossil fuels, and process intensification.

The second edition features:

• New chapters on Process Intensification and Processes for the Conversion of Biomass
• Updated and expanded chapters throughout with 35% new material overall
• Text boxes containing case studies and examples from various different industries, including synthesis loop designs, Sasol I Plant, Kaminsky catalysts, production of Ibuprofen, click chemistry, ammonia synthesis, and fluid catalytic cracking
• Questions throughout to stimulate debate and keep students engaged
• Richly illustrated chapters with improved figures and flow diagrams

A comprehensive introduction that links fundamental theory and concepts to the applied nature of the subject, this book is invaluable for students of chemical engineering, biotechnology, and industrial chemistry, as well as practising chemical engineers.